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Dr. Mitchell Shear, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 65
Dr. Mitchell Shear, MD
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Dr. Mitchell Shear, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Bronx, NY.
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Dr. Mitchell Shear, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 65
Bronx, NY
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Mitchell Shear, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Bronx, NY.

About

Dr. Mitchell Shear, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Bronx, NY and has 40 years experience. They graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center. At present, Dr. Shear received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shear also speaks Chinese and Spanish. Dr. Shear is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Mitchell Shear MD PC
    665 Pelham Pkwy N Apt 301, Bronx, NY 10467
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 547-8000
  2. 2 Montefiore Medical Center
    111 E 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467
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Nov 30, 2019
A CARING ,DOWN TO EARTH DOCTOR / ALWAYS CONCERN ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND NEEDS. / BLESS TO HAVE HIM AS MY Doctor
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
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  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1984
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mitchell Shear, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shear's profile.

Dr. Mitchell Shear, MD is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Mitchell Shear, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    111 E 210th St, Bronx, NY